Vic Fangio says Gary Kubiak's role with Broncos has not been determined

After news broke that the Denver Broncos had hired defensive-minded head coach Vic Fangio, multiple media outlets reported that Gary Kubiak would serve as the team’s offensive coordinator in 2019. Kubiak has served as the Denver Broncos’ senior personnel adviser since stepping down as head coach after the 2016 season.

Asked about Kubiak’s role during his introductory press conference on Thursday, Fangio said Kubiak’s position is still undecided.

“None of the assistant coaching positions have been determined yet, and until things are ironed out and ironclad, I prefer not to comment on that,” Fangio explained. “But Gary is a hell of a coach. He’s a guy that I have respected throughout my career in the NFL, having competed against him at several stops. If Gary is interested, then I’m interested.”

It seems likely that Kubiak will become the offensive coordinator, but until the move is official, Fangio won’t comment on the possibility. With Fangio set to call the defensive plays, Kubiak could be a big asset for the offense.

Kubiak has head coaching experience of his own, but Fangio indicated that he will not lean on his assistant coaches too much.

“Matt Nagy [was a] first-time head coach in Chicago this year. Everybody thought, and even Matt said it when we first met him, ‘I’m going to lean on you and all of your experiences to help get me through this if I need to.’

“He leaned on me two or three times. Whoever we have on this staff and their experiences, if I have to lean on them more than a few times, then I’m in trouble.”